The Magpie Arc - Prog/Folk Supergroup ;-)

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   H Everyone, here's a band that I'd like to suggest under the Prog/Folk sub-genre. 

The Magpie Arc work out of Sheffield and the vibe is classic UK folk/rock with prog elements and a modern production on original material, reworkings of traditional songs and very strong cover songs of UK and US writers.   

The "supergroup" bit is totally tongue in cheek (see the winking emoji) so please don't take it the wrong way but they are made up of individually well established and in some cases very well known faces from the UK folk scene who have worked solo and with the Steeleye's, Albion's and the Fairport's etc. and who are now doing something together.

Great singing, excellent musicianship, riffs, harmonies and a genuine UK guitar legend in Martin Simpson.       
Here's a link to their bio and PR photo with press quotes...

https://themagpiearc.com/about/

And a link to their latest album which has been in the UK Official Folk Chart since it's release (highest placing was number 9)... 

https://themagpiearc.bandcamp.com/album/glamour-in-the-grey

And some press quotes with sources...

"Liege and Lief affirming" and "an elemental racket."  (Mojo Magazine)

“The possibilies The Magpie Arc offer are very enticing indeed. You owe it to yourself to catch
this band as soon as you can. Capability, flair and originality rarely come so well wrapped.” (Spiral Earth)

“Everyone in the band brings their own talents but the synergy makes them much more than the
sum of their parts. It takes "folk-rock" to a new and exciting level.” (Fatea Magazine)

“Folk/rock with Led Zeppelin vibes”. (Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2)

“Just the right amount of Black Sabbath for folk/rock” (Rock Slam Podcast)

And further links of interest...

Website - https://themagpiearc.com/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YCg3tuSPcaO9olAnFY4yv 
Album Review - https://atthebarrier.com/2022/11/04/the-magpie-arc-glamour-in-the-grey-album-review/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMagpieArc/

Hope you like them!

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Zander Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: September 28 2023 Location: Edinburgh Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zander Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: The Magpie Arc - Prog/Folk Supergroup ;-) Posted: September 28 2023 at 10:52
	H Everyone, here's a band that I'd like to suggest under the Prog/Folk sub-genre. The Magpie Arc work out of Sheffield and the vibe is classic UK folk/rock with prog elements and a modern production on original material, reworkings of traditional songs and very strong cover songs of UK and US writers. The "supergroup" bit is totally tongue in cheek (see the winking emoji) so please don't take it the wrong way but they are made up of individually well established and in some cases very well known faces from the UK folk scene who have worked solo and with the Steeleye's, Albion's and the Fairport's etc. and who are now doing something together. Great singing, excellent musicianship, riffs, harmonies and a genuine UK guitar legend in Martin Simpson. Here's a link to their bio and PR photo with press quotes... https://themagpiearc.com/about/ And a link to their latest album which has been in the UK Official Folk Chart since it's release (highest placing was number 9)... https://themagpiearc.bandcamp.com/album/glamour-in-the-grey And some press quotes with sources... "Liege and Lief affirming" and "an elemental racket." (Mojo Magazine) “The possibilies The Magpie Arc offer are very enticing indeed. You owe it to yourself to catch this band as soon as you can. Capability, flair and originality rarely come so well wrapped.” (Spiral Earth) “Everyone in the band brings their own talents but the synergy makes them much more than the sum of their parts. It takes "folk-rock" to a new and exciting level.” (Fatea Magazine) “Folk/rock with Led Zeppelin vibes”. (Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2) “Just the right amount of Black Sabbath for folk/rock” (Rock Slam Podcast) And further links of interest... Website - https://themagpiearc.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YCg3tuSPcaO9olAnFY4yv Album Review - https://atthebarrier.com/2022/11/04/the-magpie-arc-glamour-in-the-grey-album-review/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMagpieArc/ Hope you like them!

kenethlevine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Prog-Folk Team Joined: December 06 2006 Location: New England Status: Offline Points: 9080	Post Options Post Reply Quote kenethlevine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 28 2023 at 11:46
	will bring this to the PF team, thanks!

Zander Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: September 28 2023 Location: Edinburgh Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zander Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 28 2023 at 11:55
	Ah brilliant. Thanks Ken

kenethlevine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Prog-Folk Team Joined: December 06 2006 Location: New England Status: Offline Points: 9080	Post Options Post Reply Quote kenethlevine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September 30 2023 at 07:15
	Unfortunately the team has rejected them for prog folk. Their similarities are mostly to prog related groups and most of the songs seem like straightforward folk rock or rock folk. Edited by kenethlevine - September 30 2023 at 07:15